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Volkswagen Bora 1.8 T Highline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.8 T Highline
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1716 ccm (104.71 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1716 ccm (104.71 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power180.00 PS (132 kW or 178 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque236 Nm (24.1 kgf-m or 174.1 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed228.0 km/h (141.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space455 litres (120 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1318 kg (2,905.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR27235
Service interval30,000 km
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